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Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
REHABILITATION SERVICES TECHNICIAN
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$38,600 / year median in Maryland
+20% projected growth
Job Description
REHABILITATION SERVICES TECHNICIAN
JOB SUMMARY- Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure treatment or care that is appropriate to the developmental/chronological age of the patients served.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
- Responsible for aiding Rehabilitation Therapists by assisting during treatments, Transporting Patients.
- Maintaining equipment and supplies throughout the Rehabilitation Services Department.
- Accepts general guidance, and clinical supervision from Rehabilitation Therapists.
- Reports to a Senior therapist to which assigned, Manager of Rehabilitation Development, or Manager of Feeding Day Program.
- Technicians can provide support by assisting with managing behavior, set-up of equipment, difficult transfers and providing distraction or play activities.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Educational Requirements o High School Diploma/Equivalent preferred
- Licensure, Certification and Registration o Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certification
- Work Orientation and Experience o Prefer some experience in pediatrics and direct patient care.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Oral/Written Skills
- Sensitivity/Tact in dealing with customers
- Ability to lift, position, or move patients to and from patient equipment while maintaining patient comfort and safety
- Ability to self-lift 50 lbs.
- Manual dexterity and mobility
- Ability to act quickly and decisively in emergency situations
- Other Requirements Specific to Assigned Area
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
- Supervision Received o Reports to Senior therapist, Manager of Rehabilitation Development, or Manager of Feeding Day Program, as assigned.
- Supervision Exercised o N/A INTERPERSONAL
RELATIONSHIPS
- Directly interfaces daily with patients, visitors, other health care team members, and other health care staff.
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED
- Operates adaptive equipment, physical agents, specialty beds, and equipment as outlined in Rehab Department Manual, and as limited by state licensing boards.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS
- Occasional stress during emergency situations or multiple demands and/or telephone calls.